The National Academies of Sciences have issued a statement on Science and Security in an Age of Terrorism. They are seeking to maintain a “balance between scientific openness and restrictions on public information.” The group also references further information in the form of the “Background Paper on Science and Security in an Age of Terrorism.” Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: October 2002
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Via R.R. Donnelley Financial’s RealCorporateLawyer.com, you will find the text of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and links on the subject to general memos written by several dozen of the top law firms in the country. Continue Reading
A Last Minute Reprieve for Webcasters
Although the Senate adjourned without voting on H.R. 5469, the compromise crafted by the House between webcasters and broadcasters, the Washington Post is reporting that an interim deal has been worked out. SoundExchange, an organization that represents hundreds of large and small recording labels by licensing, collecting and distributing copyright fees, has announced a temporary… Continue Reading
Australia's Privacy Laws
The Australian Office of the Privacy Commissioner provides links to the country’s Federal Privacy Law, links to other government sponsored privacy sites, and resources on how to protect your privacy online and while using e-mail. Continue Reading
Webcasters Must Pay Fees Beginning October 19
Copyright fees go into effect on October 19 for all webcasters streaming music to listeners. See this article. Continue Reading
Consumers Rights to Use Digital Materials
A bi-partisan, bi-cameral resolution (S.J. Res. 51), sponsored by Rep. Cox (R-CA) and Senator Wyden (D-OR), calls for a Consumer Technology Bill of Rights. The sponsors seek changes to current copyright law for consumers who have legitimately purchased CDs, DVDs, e-books and subscriptions to satellite TV broadcasts. Such consumers should have the right to record… Continue Reading
Webcasters Compromise Is Killed in Senate
RAIN: Radio and Internet Newsletter reports that the Small Webcaster Amendments Act of 2002 (a.k.a. H.R. 5469), which would have provided webcasters a “percentage of revenue” option to the “per-performance” rate determined by the Librarian of Congress, failed to reach the Senate floor on the final day of the Congressional session — reportedly the victim… Continue Reading
Commentary on Deep Linking
Bret A. Fausett, Partner, Los Angeles Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft, has published an article on deep linking in New Architect Magazine. A posting on the Tech Law Advisor blog by Kevin J. Heller, Esq. expands on Bret’s views. Continue Reading
Transcript of Eldred v. Ashcroft
The Supreme Court transcript in Eric Eldred, et al., Petitioners v. John D. Ashcroft, Attorney General, No. 01-618 October 9, 2002, Wednesday, Washington, D.C., was posted here. Continue Reading
e911 Tracks Your Moves
GPS technology in cell phones from a growing number of providers facilitate the real-time tracking of individuals, be it for emergency situations, or simply to play “big brother.” See this Mercury News article for more information. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity Bill
More homeland security related legislation is in the spotlight, with the passage of H.R.3394 , the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. The focus of the programs included in the legislation are grants by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NTIS to support research to protect government and corporate computer systems from terrorist attacks. See… Continue Reading
Faxing Search Warrants
The 8th Circuit is considering an appeal in United States v. Dale Robert Bach, No. 02-1238). D.C. based Steptoe & Johnson posted a copy of the Memorandum and Order, United States v. Dale Robert Bach, Crim. File No. 01-221 (PAM/ESS), United States District Court for the District of Minnesota on their site. Continue Reading
